Older Americans Month
Senior Care in Los Angeles CA
The aging of America will affect families, businesses, and health care providers.
A meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens resulted in President John F. Kennedy designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month, encouraging the nation to pay tribute to older people
across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter’s proclamation changed the name to Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate those 65 and older through ceremonies, events and public recognition.
2033 is the year in which, for the first time, the population 65 and older would outnumber people younger than 18 in the U.S.
According to the National Council on Aging, five of the top ten pertinent topics for the aging community are:
- Maintaining good health. Everyone agrees it’s important to exercise and eat healthy as we get older. It also helps to keep a positive attitude and stay active socially.
- False confidence. Only 10 percent of professionals think that seniors are “very prepared” to face old age.
- Staying in your current home. 75 percent say they “intend to live in their current home for the rest of their lives.” However, the majority of seniors say they would like to see more services available to help them adapt their homes for their developing needs.
- Giving up driving. Many people anticipate that they will have to give up driving as they get older, and so they want access to transportation options.
- Social support. Some 60 percent of those surveyed say that young people today are less supportive of older people than their own generation was in previous years. Fewer than half of those surveyed say that their community is doing enough to fulfill the needs of retiring baby boomers
If you or a loved one would benefit from a supportive conversation about any of the topics above, contact us and we can assist you.